Overview
- Around 100 mourners attended a funeral service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Leeds, followed by a private burial and a planned wake at Elland Road.
- Notable attendees included Ian Rush, Chris Coleman, Eddie Gray, Chris Kamara, Joe Jordan, Stuart McCall, Peter Jackson, Don Goodman, Kevin Ratcliffe, Mickey Thomas and Noel Whelan.
- Gabby Logan led the family tributes, granddaughter Lois sang Jerusalem at Yorath’s request, grandson Reuben read a poem and grandchildren Paloma and Phoenix led prayers.
- Côr Meibion Taf performed Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, Cwm Rhondda, Danny Boy and You’ll Never Walk Alone, with Yorath’s coffin adorned in Leeds United colours and a Wales-flag floral tribute.
- Eulogies recalled his 59 Wales caps with 42 as captain, Leeds’ 1973–74 First Division title and 1975 European Cup final, his near miss as Wales manager for the 1994 World Cup and the lasting impact of the Bradford fire and the death of his son Daniel.